What do local weather stations in Phoenix do when a dust storm is approaching the city?
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Why is it important for forecasters to improve their abilit to predict dust storms?
Question 10
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How might people be affected in forecasters did not have the ability to predict dust storms? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Colonization & Revolutionary War - Valley Forge
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Why were the three months between December 1777 and February 1778 the hardest of the war?
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What sort of personal qualities might a soldier in the Continental Army have needed to survive the Revolutionary War? Make a list of qualities. Expalin why you think each is important for a soldier to survive the war.
Question 18
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What happens during a dust storm?
heavy rains mix with dust and dirt, creating large rivers of mud
wind picks up clouds of sand and dust from the desert and blows them into the air
wind picks up clouds of sand and dust from the desert and forms a tornado
winds blows dust and dirt around high in the sky and away from the ground
The author lists different things people do to protect themselves during a dust sotrm. What is one of these things?
People get into their cars and drive away.
People stay outdoors to protect their animals.
People stay indoors with their animals.
People fly away in airplanes.
The text states that dust storms can be very dangerous. What evidence from the text best supports this statement?
"Soon, snad and dust were everywhere, blowing all around the house."
"Weather forcasters are alwyas trying to get better at predicting when a dust storm will happen."
"Servere dust storms can last for up to three hours."
"The dust in a dust storm can also make people sick."
Paul Fisher was out walking his dog Jimbo in Arizona when he saw an intense dust storm approaching. The passage says that he grabbed Jumbo, ran back to the house, and was able to get inside just before the storm hit. How can Paul's actions best be described?
unsual
frightening
reasonable
irrational
What is the main idea of this text?
Violent dust storms can be very dangerous and harmful to humans and animals.
Countries in the northern part of Africa can get very violent dust storms that last a long time.
Local weather stations start broadcasting warnings for people to get off the street when a dust storm approaches the area.
People in Phoenix, Arizona, know what to do when an intense dust storm appraoches.
Read the following sentences: "Weather forecasters are always trying to get better at predicting when a dust storm will happen. The sooner they know a dust storm is coming, the sooner they can warn people about it."
As used in the passage, what does the word "predicting" mean?
saying that an event has happened
saying that en event will happen before it happens
saying that an event will never happen
saying that an event has never happened
Choose tha answer that best completes the sentence below.
During a dust storm, it is important to take precautions, _______________ staying indoors.
such as
before
finally
although
What was one of the hardest battles that the Continental Army ever fought?
The Battle of Philadelphia in December 1777.
The Battle of Mount Vernon in 1778.
The battle againist the winter from 1777 to 1778.
The battle againist the British in Valley Forge in Februray 1778.
The purpose of the second paragraph in the passage is to:
Show the many battles the British won againist the Continental Army.
Illustrates the battle to reclaim Philadelphia.
Expand on the difficult winter conditions Washington's troops had to endure.
Illustrate Wshington's attempts to support his troops.
If the British soldiers had not stolen the Continental Army's supplies, how might the winter from 1777-1778 in Valley Forge have been different?
Fewer Continental Army soldiers would have suffered as greatly during the winter of 1777 to 1778.
The Continental Army would have suffered just as mush as they did without supplies.
The Continental Army would have suffered from forstbite during the winter from 1777-1778.
The British Army would have won the war againist the Continental Army.
Read the following stencences: "The winter tested the loyalty of American troops. Some soldiers abandoned the army."
The word loyalty most nearly means
focus
commitment
distraction
strength
This passage is mainly about
The Continental Army's hardships during the winter of 1777-1778 in Valley Froge and George Washington's leadership.
How George Washington saved his troops and gave the troops all the supplies that they needed.
How Continental Army was completely destroyed and unable to recover after the winter of 1777-1778 in Valley Forge.
The ways that the British Troops made the Continental Army weaker during the Revolutionary War.
The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
George Washington knew his troops were not ready to attack Philadelphia _________ he took his army to Valley Forge.
